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Flooding incident at the Downing Centre
The Downing Centre is closed due to flooding from a burst water main. People with matters listed in that location are advised to contact 1300 679 272 for advice on the location of their matter and if it has been adjourned (8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday).
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Information about the ban on private electronic monitoring for bail
From 11 June 2025, courts in NSW can no longer grant bail with a condition that a person arranges and pays for their own electronic monitoring device. If you have a private electronic monitoring bail condition, it continues to apply until it is removed by a court. The condition must be removed by 12 September 2025. For more information, see: https://www.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice/going-to-court-as-a-defendant/bail#toc-information-about-the-ban-on-private-electronic-monitoring-for-bail - external site
Local Court of New South Wales
Information sheets
The Local Court of NSW publishes annual reviews and Practice Notes. Refer to the navigation buttons on the left of this page to access these publications.
Information sheets (below) are also available on a number of common topics.
Money and debt
- Someone owes you money
- Have you Received a Statement of Claim (PDF, 157.8 KB)
Family, relationships and children
Sentencing and penalties
- Paying court fines [PDF 230KB (PDF, 281.4 KB)]
- Court levies [PDF 259KB] (PDF, 261.4 KB)
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